The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

felt the heat rise on both sides

than she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever taken

would always be her who initiated.

and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and

actions were testimony to this, and her

But...

her arm while her other hand touched

just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers

to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could

of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of

powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be alerted

his head to stare at one of the

won't be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only

[No problem]

echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish

"Got it."

shut off

the main screen, Ryan took a pen

we should be able to meet our

they unavoidably had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly

issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each month to

that came with being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame

group took turns, and at the moment, it was

mission complete, we can

on the table and reclined on his

then blankly stared at the

job sure

his connections and role, Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence, but even

was only after he took over his role that

not think

felt his chest tighten whenever he

all this time had passed, he couldn't move on from

much to him, but

did he want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

Ryan received a message. It

the others to drop whatever they are doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want

as heavy silence fell upon

when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop himself from

forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started

'Calm down Ryan.'

him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his fingers to the

[Okay.]

simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took all of his

from his seat once he sent

carefully raised his head to look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk

can't go on, I need

***

"We're here."

stretched my body. A

closed my eyes while breathing in the

'Here I am.'

Honestly, everything felt so

put how I was feeling into words,

away at the little sanity that I

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